Halloween Hike Sat. Oct 23rd, 2021
It's time once again for the annual Devil's Lake State Park Halloween Hike! Join us this Saturday, October 23rd from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. This year there is also a pumpkin carving contest from 3 pm to 5:30 pm.…
Elroy-Sparta State Trail Update
Well, at least one damaged section of the Elroy-Sparta State Trail should be open soon! Here's what we saw when we went up to check out the progress. The History In August of 2018, heavy rains and storms caused damage…
Statewide Park Operation Updates Released
Beginning on April 30th the Wisconsin DNR is opening up a bit more of the parks and stepping back from various COVID regulations that have been in place since last year. Here's what they have to say today... The Wisconsin…
There goes the ice!
The warm weather over the last few days has really helped to melt the ice on Devil's Lake. Yesterday's rain has just about melted the rest of it. (And created a nice fog too!) Interestingly, Devil's Lake, which is protected…
Coyote Love Is In The Air
Love is in the air for Devil's Lake State Park's coyote population. Now through early March coyotes will be finding mates and starting new families throughout the park. As far as we know, there have never been any problems between…
Fall Color Report Oct 1-8
The colors are changing quickly now in the Baraboo Hills. We're expecting low temps with possible frost tonight and in the next few days. We've read that peak color won't come to our area until the 3rd week of October,…
The “Family” Bike Trail
So you brought your kids bikes along to Devil's Lake State Park because you read that there is a bike trail. Ugg. Yeah, Devil's Lake State Park has a "mountain" bike trail. It's not fun for young kids! But we've…
Where to See Neowise at Devil’s Lake State Park
Now that comet Neowise is coming up in the evening sky, this weekend will be a great time to get out there and check out this once in about 6000 year opportunity. Well, if the weather holds out! If you're…
COVID 19 UPDATE
Update: Parks Remain Open Regardless of "Safer At Home" Order. The DNR announced at 10:44 am today (March 24th) that parks will remain open and all fees have now been waived. Here is the press release. So, yes, you may…
Events Canceled (Or Cancelled)
So, you knew this was coming... Devil's Lake State Park Nature Center Events including the Wild Weekend Hikes (And all Wisconsin State Park events) have been canceled at least through the end of the month.